Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state isn't considering adding tolls on I-465 after a local lawmaker pledged to draft legislation that would prohibit tolling on the loop.

In a recent request for proposal, the Indiana Department of Transportation stated the agency plans to study the potential of metro-area tolling as a way to raise money for road upgrades and maintenance.

Scott Manning, a spokesman for INDOT, didn't rule out any interstates when asked this past week about tolling.

Holcomb, however, said he doesn't consider tolling on I-465 a viable option, even during the previous legislative session.

“In a March 30th interview, I said regarding tolling, ‘I don’t see I-465 or loops around our cities as viable options.’ For me, it was never a consideration," Holcomb said. "So, to ensure there is no confusion, I have directed INDOT officials to remove the I-465 corridor from any further study.”

Holcomb's remarks came two days after state Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, announced on Twitter that he planned to propose a bill that would prohibit tolling on the loop.

Lawmakers approved a road-funding bill during the last legislative session that both increased the gasoline tax by 10 cents per gallon and paved the future for tolling by asking the Holcomb's administration to study the issue. The goal was to generate $1.2 billion in revenue the state estimates is needed to maintain and repair roads.

The bill also gave Holcomb's administration more freedom to toll roads without having to get the approval of the General Assembly.

The state is still moving forward with plans to study the potential of tolling on other Indiana interstates.